Description
This Easy Breakfast Cheese Danish is the perfect combination of flaky, buttery crescent rolls and creamy, sweetened cream cheese filling. Topped with a simple glaze, it’s a delightful treat that’s quick to make and ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With minimal prep and cook time, this recipe will fill your kitchen with a delicious aroma and satisfy your cravings for something sweet and indulgent. It’s simple yet impressive,
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans ready-to-use refrigerated crescent rolls
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13×9-inch baking pan to prevent the Danish from sticking.
- Prepare the First Layer: Open one can of crescent rolls and lay it flat in the prepared pan. Pinch the seams together to create a solid base layer for the filling.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium-sized bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg together until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the Cream Cheese Mixture: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the first layer of crescent rolls in the pan.
- Add the Second Layer: Open the second can of crescent rolls and lay it on top of the cream cheese mixture. Pinch the seams together to seal the filling inside.
- Brush with Egg White: Beat the egg white and brush it evenly over the top layer of crescent rolls. This will give the Danish a golden brown color as it bakes.
- Bake the Danish: Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set. Check the edges to make sure they’re not getting too dark.
- Cool and Glaze: Once baked, remove the Danish from the oven and let it cool for about 20 minutes. While it cools, mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the Danish before serving.
Notes
- For an extra touch of sweetness, add some fruit preserves or fresh berries on top of the cream cheese filling before adding the second layer of crescent rolls.
- You can substitute the glaze with a light dusting of powdered sugar for a simpler finish.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge until you’re ready to bake it. Just assemble the Danish and refrigerate overnight, then bake the next morning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg